* If you have a Costco membership, you should check out this excellent Maui deal starting at $899 per person. The deal includes five night ocean view accommodation at the Royal Lahaina Resort on Kaanapali Beach, five-day full sized rental car, daily breakfast, admission to the Myths of Maui Luau , a $200 food and beverage credit and lots more.

* 2012 was a record breaking year for Hawaii tourism with nearly 8 million visitors spending $14.3 billion. Read more about it here.